How Many People Are Named Sweetie?

Complete statistics for the name Sweetie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sweetie
Very Rare
English term of endearment

Sweetie means 'sweet' and is a term of endearment, making it a name that's both affectionate and rare. Only 35 people named Sweetie live in the US today, which means just 1 in 9,409,062 Americans have this name. The majority of those named Sweetie are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~35
Living in US
1 in 9,409,062
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Term of endearment
🌐
Origin
English term of endearment
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Affectionate Caring Gentle
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,751
Worldwide Bearers
#183,066
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
730
🇺🇸 United States
389
🇵🇭 Philippines
161
🇱🇷 Liberia
155
🇮🇳 India
104
🇳🇬 Nigeria
27
🇿🇦 South Africa
26
🇲🇾 Malaysia
18
🇬🇧 England
15
🇨🇳 China
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
35 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 107
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
368
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 373 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
18
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sweetie Through the Generations

Sweetie peaked in popularity in 1916 with 20 births, but since then, its usage has remained stable. Today, there are only 35 people named Sweetie in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew highlights how Sweetie is primarily associated with older generations, giving it a nostalgic charm that sets it apart from more contemporary names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 21
Alabama 13
Georgia 10

✨ Similar Names to Sweetie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sweetie's English term of endearment roots

📄 About the Name Sweetie

How Many People Have the Name Sweetie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 35 people in the United States currently share the name Sweetie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,409,062 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sweetie a Common or Rare Name?

Sweetie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sweetie Mean?

Sweetie means "term of endearment" and comes from English term of endearment origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sweetie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sweetie Most Popular?

The name Sweetie reached peak popularity in 1916, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sweetie?

Approximately 35 people named Sweetie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 373. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,409,062 Americans.

Is Sweetie a rare name?

Sweetie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,409,062 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sweetie mean?

Sweetie means "term of endearment" and comes from English term of endearment origins.

Is Sweetie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sweetie are male and 100% are female.

When was Sweetie most popular?

Sweetie peaked in 1916 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US35
All-Time Births373
1 in X1 in 9,409,062
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age107
Peak Year1916
World Rank#183,066
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.